Serco is hiring : Senior Mechanical Assembler - (Newport News, VA) in Newport Ne

Overview

Position Description: Serco is seeking Experienced Mechanical Assemblers to support a high-profile US Navy project in Newport News, VA. The role supports C5ISR system installations on U.S. Naval Ships and military installations. You will work as part of a team or independently to deliver high-technology assemblies onboard ships and at military sites.

Safety is a critical focus and you will be involved in safety processes and procedures to protect personnel and operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team or work independently.
• Follow blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Work onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in environments with drafts, noise, and temperature variations, with attention to safety to prevent injury.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with blueprints, assembly drawings, and sketches to complete a wide variety of assembly and subassembly tasks.
• Read and apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures within this field.
• Operate in accordance with safety requirements and Serco’s “Zero Harm” initiative.
• Read drawings at apprentice level and perform tasks such as drilling holes, cutting metal, shooting studs, and using a torque wrench with minimal supervision.
• Assist with HAZMAT control and safety, maintain HAZMAT locker and safety operations.
• Bolt/unbolt cableways, deck plates, and equipment; position, join, align, wrap, and seal pipe and conduit sections; and operate light machinery/equipment.
• Carry equipment, clean spaces, remove lagging, and paint as needed.
• Possess or obtain certifications such as Firewatch / Cable Installer and respirator qualification; wear proper PPE throughout work shifts.
• Willing to work more than 40 hours per week and travel up to 10% to various work sites.
• Work in Newport News, VA, and be able to access NAVSTA & DBIDS shipyards as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• The ability to access shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation, and pass a drug screening.
• The ability to obtain an OSHA certification.
• Shipyard experience.
• Approximately 8 years of experience in areas including: building simple connectors; maintaining HAZMAT safety; qualifying as CP with QA and contractual requirements; reading drawings (apprentice level); drilling, cutting, and assembling components; HAZMAT control; bolting/unbolting cableways and equipment; operating light machinery; pipe/conduit assembly; firewatch/cable installer certifications; carrying and moving equipment; and related tasks.
• Ability to follow directions from senior employees; use power tools for large-scale and intricate assemblies.
• Willing to be respirator-qualified and use proper PPE.
• Able to work in high-heat spaces, climb stairs/ladders in shipyards, and perform layout of cable runs under decking; lift up to 50 pounds and frequently carry/push/pull up to 40 pounds during a shift.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance preferred.

Additional Information

Travel up to 10% to various work sites may be required. Work location is Newport News, VA.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves defense, citizen services, and transportation sectors across the Americas, working with U.S. military branches and various agencies. Serco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages military veterans and spouses to apply. For accommodations in the application process, contact careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1.